Samsung Says iPhone Could Not Exist Without Its Patents

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Posted November 22, 2012 at 9:07pm by Shalom Levytam

Shin Jong-Kyung, Samsung's mobile chief, says that the iPhone could not exist without the company's patents, reports the Korea Times.

"The truth never lies. Without Samsung-owned wireless patents, it’s impossible for the Cupertino-based Apple to produce its handsets," said Samsung’s mobile chief Shin Jong-kyun in a brief meeting with local reporters on his way to the company’s main office in downtown Seoul, Wednesday.

"As you know, Samsung is very strong in terms of portfolios of wireless patents," the executive added.

The executive also commented about the ITC's decision to review a decision which previously found that Apple did not infringe Samsung patents in making the iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.

"The re-evaluation decision by the USITC doesn’t necessarily mean Samsung is better-positioned for the fight with Apple. But Samsung will do its best," Shin told reporters.

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Pag - November 23, 2012 at 4:08pm

So.... If the wheel were not invented, nobody would be able to invent cars??? Wireless, like the wheel, is the industry standard and obvious. If Samsung didn't come up with their wireless patents, someone else would. It is just a matter of time.

Stevenk - November 23, 2012 at 4:33pm

Oh wow. In that case, if we go by your logic, you think nobody else would have invented rounded corners, Rectangular form factors, icons, etc., ? Talk of greed, double talk and being a sheep. Wow!!!

2a4e4dc - November 23, 2012 at 9:07am

Well said Samsung. Really true. Now apple has nothing new to offer. They started selling Iphone5 refurbished in AT&T. Crappy device. Shitty iOS 6 having lots of bugs. Screw apple.

Skhan - November 23, 2012 at 6:25am

One thing I know. The only reason Samsung phones exist today is because of Android. No one would have gave a shit if android wasnt there. Maybe thats why Steve Jobs hated android more.

Copperhead - November 23, 2012 at 6:01pm

Amen to that, when people realize this and stop paying for over priced gadgets then the prices will come down. Because we the people control the market not Apple company or any other company. When people eventually realize this we will all have prices that we all think its fair for a device and we all will stop paying for over priced monthly cell phone fee's and their devices. People need to wake up.

Samsuck - November 23, 2012 at 6:23am

Samsung has so much BS. Will never buy anything from them

ppctyler - November 23, 2012 at 3:13am

I think Samsung loves making it pile up high. Probably need a shovel to dig their way out! D==========)))))

no_ma'am - November 23, 2012 at 1:15am

I agree with Samsung. iPhone would not exist without copying Sony also.

mcdiphone - November 23, 2012 at 12:28am

Apple in 1983 when no one had a idea they invented the first touch phone, so where was Samsung there. Look in the web for Apple's first iPhone in 1983.

Hemanth - November 22, 2012 at 11:18pm

Waste Samsung with out apple there is no Samsung H T C Sony And others

Darklord - November 22, 2012 at 10:45pm

@Brain hahaha that's true what u said...

Bill - November 22, 2012 at 10:45pm

And Galaxy S series wouldn't have existed had Apple not come out with an iPhone. Remember, that all touch screen device that NO ONE believed in? That phone that all companies laughed at and said that'll never catch on. Interesting how everyone is making all touchscreens now

no wat - November 22, 2012 at 10:04pm

I only prefer apple if they r jail broken if not then screw Apple.

Dan - November 22, 2012 at 9:40pm

They all copy each other one way or another, but I prefer apple over all the other garbage.

Brian - November 22, 2012 at 9:24pm

Samsung mobile wouldn't have exist without Nokia. Nokia wouldn't have become a mobile company without Motorola. Motorola wouldn't have exist without Bell telephony. So screw all mobile company!... Haha...

Rick - November 22, 2012 at 9:38pm

Well said....So Apple should understand that and suing everyone...

flip4evr - November 22, 2012 at 9:40pm

Actually, none of those big businesses would not have existed without its consumers. So Samsung is fighting Apple because of us. The End.

MUKAI - November 22, 2012 at 9:20pm

apple would of done good even without these patents.

Kev - November 22, 2012 at 9:34pm

How exactly ... by tying a bit of string between all handsets haha like we did at school with string and 2 cups

GuZz - November 22, 2012 at 9:12pm

Tired of Samsung bullshit !

truth - November 22, 2012 at 9:29pm

so says the apple zombie

Ponyboy - November 22, 2012 at 9:36pm

@truth Says someone who's always in an apple forum! Who's the apple zombie now!!!!